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FDFGR2011A
Receive grain for malting

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to operators in commercial malting plants who are responsible for receiving grain from farmers or agents for malting. The grain received in most cases will be barley but may also be wheat. The unit covers the grain receival process where operators determine or work with others to determine if delivered grain should be accepted including checking of documentation, sampling and testing, screening and storage.

This unit covers the specific skills and knowledge required for on-site receival of grain intended for malting from road, rail or sea transport including checking of documentation, weighing, conduct of pest, contamination and other initial checks, and placement of grain into storage.

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Prerequisites

FDFGR2010A Handle grain in a storage area

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills



Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to:

access workplace information to identify grain receival procedures including:

specifications

required sampling and tests

reporting arrangements

select, fit and use personal protective clothing and equipment

confirm equipment status and condition

set up, start, operate and monitor grain transfer and weighing equipment

undertake required sampling and testing of grain according to enterprise procedures

apply enterprise procedures for rejection of out of specification grain

monitor critical control points in work area

apply dust control procedures in work area

maintain workplace records

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

personal protective clothing and equipment

work procedures including advice on safe work practices, food safety and environmental requirements

material data safety sheets where appropriate

information on specifications, control points and grain handling procedures

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role. Examples could be:

FDFOP2003A Clean equipment in place

FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment

FDFOP2011A Conduct routine maintenance

FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures

FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface

MSL973001A Perform basic tests.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills include:

Ability to:

undertake standard tests on received grain for insects, taint, other contaminants and foreign objects as well as any required specific scientific tests e.g. near infra-red( NIR )

interpret and apply enterprise procedures and specifications for receiving grain

set up, use and monitor grain, receiving, weighing, metal detection and drying equipment including using process control interfaces where required

apply dust control procedures to grain receiving and storage work areas

monitor control points

identify OHS hazards and controls

comply with procedures and responsibilities for reporting problems

comply with environmental procedures and controls

follow waste handling requirements and procedures

record required quality and production data

undertake routine maintenance procedures

collect samples and conduct tests according to enterprise procedures

clean and sanitise equipment according to enterprise procedures

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

work cooperatively within a culturally diverse workforce

Required knowledge includes:

Knowledge of:

grain delivery arrangements and transport modes relevant to the enterprise

location and types of storage available for received grain relevant to the enterprise

enterprise procedures for rejected grain

identification, avoidance and safe handling of accidentally residues of insect treatment from ex-site storages (e.g. phosphin bags)

other contamination avoidance and removal procedures including

jewellery and loose objects in work area

security and access procedures to work areas

pest control procedures

metal and other foreign objects detection and removal

dust control procedures

cleaning requirements associated with changeovers and types of shutdowns

procedures for reporting problems

relevant sampling and testing procedures

cleaning and sanitation procedures relevant to the enterprise

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Malt

The term malt includes malt intended for use in beer production, distilling malts, specialty malts such as crystal and roasted malts, and malt for food production.

Grain

Grain can be barley or wheat

Transport

Grain may be received from any or all of the following modes of transport:

road

rail

sea

conveyor from off site storage e.g. a grain elevator

Sampling and testing procedures

Sampling and testing procedures may vary according to amount and mode of grain delivery and source of delivered grain. Possible tests include tests for:

grain size and weight

protein

moisture

nitrogen

pests

taint

weather damage e.g., sprouting, black-tip

metal and other foreign objects

Procedures for rejected grain

Rejected grain procedures may include:

isolation of rejected grain

directing transport operator to remove grain off site

fumigation or other treatment of grain before isolation or off site transport

completion of appropriate documentation

Services

Services include power, gas, water, steam and compressed air.

Control points

Refers to the key points in a work process which must be monitored and controlled. This includes food safety, (critical), quality, and regulatory control points as well as inspection points. Monitoring may involve the use of production data such as performance control charts

Process operation and monitoring functions may be manual or involve the use of a process control system

Equipment is monitored

Equipment monitoring includes ensuring that hygiene and sanitation standards are met, all safety guards are in place, and that equipment is operational and performing to specification.

Workplace information may include:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); specifications and production schedules

Information systems may be print or screen based.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Delivery documentation is checked 
Required tests for delivered grain is determined from standard operating procedures, supervisor instruction or other source 
Samples of grain are tested for the required parameters to determine if the delivery is within specifications 
Procedures for rejected grain are followed according to enterprise procedures 
Grain is off loaded from transport and routed to screens 
Intake grain is passed through screens 
Size of grain corn is monitored 
Dust control procedures are followed 
Grain is passed through metal removal equipment 
Grain is weighed 
Moisture and protein content of grain is determined 
Screened grain is routed to batch bins or other containers 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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